Hagley Car Show

The 2026 Special Feature is American Independent Automakers.

The Hagley Car Show brings together hundreds of antique and restored cars for what has been called “The Best Car Show in Delaware!”  This year’s show includes more than 500 cars from the early 1900s through the early 2000s.

Three special “feature fields” highlight dozens of cars celebrating this year’s theme.

The Car Show also includes a vehicle parade, motoring music, and food trucks in Hagley’s park-like setting.

While at the Car Show, stop by the exhibition Du Ponts Down the Road in the 1844 Hagley Barn. The exhibition features historic vehicles created from 1890 to 1941 and ranging from a horse-drawn carriage to an early electric car to a WWII Era Indian Motorcycle—all owned and used by members of the du Pont family. Highlights of the exhibition include a 1918 Cadillac and a 1928 DuPont Motors Model G Phaeton.

Proceeds from the Hagley Car Show support Hagley Museum and Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, in fulfilling its mission to “inspire all people to be innovative in their own lives.”

Dogs are not permitted at this event...sorry!

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY

Admission to the Hagley Car Show is sold by the carload (up to 8 guests) and advance purchase is required.

Spectator tickets will go on sale for Hagley Members June 24 and for the general public on July 15. This event sells out, join Hagley today to purchase your tickets early!

• General public: $25 per carload
• Hagley Members: $20 per carload
• NOTE: After August 5, prices increase to general public $30, Hagley Members $25.

Note: Tickets can be purchased online with the button at the top of this page (which will appear on July 15), or in person at Hagley’s Visitor Center or Museum Store during operating hours. Ticket sales will cut off on Saturday, September 19, at 11:59 p.m. or when sell out is reached, whichever happens first.  

Car Show spectator admission is non-refundable.